Trinity's puppies

Puppies have lots of teeth now! No more milk bark from mommy:) Just soaked kibble now. It's been so hot outside here lately so our playtime outside has been short and has had lots of ice to play with. Next week,there are puppy visits coming up. Only after their vet checkup and shots though.

Training- always so important

Why Preventative Puppy Training Is So Important

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Dog training begins with puppy class -- and it can prevent unwanted dogs and pet homelessness

A dog is the best investment you can make

LOOK: 21 Reasons A Dog Is The Best Investment You Will Ever Make

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Are you tired of being let down by life?

Summer Safety

Boating With Dogs: 9 Safety Tips

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Before you head out on the water, be sure you know what to do to keep your pooch protected

Trinity's puppies 5 weeks.

All kinds of new things going on! Puppies have been going outside to explore the yard and play with water and ice cubes. We finally got our new play slide! :) No more milk bar from mommy; just soaked food now for the big boys and girls. Next week; puppy shots:(  We still have 2 or 3 reservations left for this lovely litter.

Trinity's Puppies 4 weeks

The puppies got their first taste of the outdoors today! Nice warm grass between the toes.:) Now, they will be graduating to leaving the whelping box and they get a puppy pen. They have been learning to eat puppy mush and they love it now! Growing like crazy!

Trinity's puppies, week 2 update

We have so many little eyes peeking back at us! It's always so fun you get those first looks back at you. We finished our early neurological exercises today too. Next on the agenda?- mani/Pedi's

Prevent foxtails

Foxtail Season Is Bad This Year; Here's How to Protect Your Dog

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/dog-health-foxtai...

Foxtails hurt dogs all over. These stories illustrate the dangers of canine public enemy No. 1.

Summer safety

How to Prevent Overheating in Dogs | Heatstroke

healthypets.mercola.com

Symptoms of overheating in dogs include heavy panting, staggering, glazed eyes, seizures, and vomiting.

Safety tips

Dogsafe Canine First Aid

Can you guess the Top 10 Pet Poisons for 2013?
Thanks to Dogsafe Instructor, Gail Radtke of Cedar Valley K9 for sharing.... join us in a Dogsafe course to learn what to do if your pooch experiences an ingestion or exposure. http://www.dogsafe.ca/registration.html
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2013/06/21/10-pet-poisons.aspx

Trinity's pups week 2

The puppies are almost 2 weeks old now. Boy they are growing fast! They've been doing great with their enrichment program. We have a couple of little eyes starting to peek at us :) In the next day or 2 I'm sure they will all be looking at us. They'll be walking soon too and then the fun will begin!

Super Dog Training

Day 3 is here and Trinity's pups are about to start their "Super Dog" training. Also known as the Bio Sensor program, these exercises were developed by the U.S. military to give puppies a head start before they entered into the working dog training program. This allows puppies to be more adaptable in new situations,  resulting in more confidence, more focus,  and better problem solving abilities.

Puppies Are Here!

Trinity's puppies arrived on June 11th.  9 beautiful Australian Labradoodle  puppies in all. We have 6 stunning black babies and 3 brown ones and they all have beautiful white marks on their chests and some on their toes. We are accepting applications for this litter. For more details go to our website at

www.omgal.ca

Overly Excited Greetings: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

"Oh look how happy Fido/Fifi is to see you!" Check out this article to find out the good, bad, and the ugly of overly excited greetings.


Overly Excited Greetings: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs: Licking the air

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs: Licking the air

Licking the air, or lip licking. Why dogs do it and how we should respond.

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs often missed by humans: sniffing the ground

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs often missed by humans: sniffing the ground

Sniffing the ground, is it for fun or for another reason?

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs often missed by humans

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs often missed by humans

averting eyes and shifting body; what does it mean and how to respond.

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs: The tail wag

The Oakland Press Blogs: The Dog Blog: Five subtle signs of fear in dogs: The tail wag

This is a great article on how to translate and deal with all the different tail wags of dogs.

Puppy count today!

Trinity had her final check up today. She's doing great and everyone is healthy. We are expecting 9 puppies!  So now we have a few extra spots available on the waiting list. Reserve a spot soon for your summer puppy.
Details at www.omgal.ca

Playtime:)

Trinity's coming for a playdate today:) This is her last visit before her final checkup. Then she will come stay here until she has raised and weaned her puppies. C U soon Trinity!

Labradoodle puppies are coming soon!

The time is going so quickly. Trinity is going to get her last spa day in before coming here to have her puppies. I can't wait to see what amazing labradoodle puppies her and Teddy are going to give us.

Trinity's litter

It's getting close now! Trinity's last check up and puppy count is coming up on June 5th. We are getting excited already:) Stay tuned for more info after her appointment.

Puppies coming soon!

Well, the time is moving so quickly now. Trinity is  starting to look like a mamma now :) She is doing very well and is getting lots of snuggles and rest. Can't wait to see her babies. We still reservations available for her waiting list. Visit our website for more details. www.omgal.ca

Dog Bite Prevention Week

Here is a great article on how to meet and greet dogs properly to avoid dog bites.

Preventing Dog Bites by Learning to Greet Dogs Properly

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Preventing dogs bites can be as simple as learning to greet dogs correctly. Dr. Sophia Yin presents 8 tips for approaching, greeting, and interacting with dogs safely.

Trinity's Litter

Trinity had her ultrasound and all went great! We are expecting 6-8 puppies on June 12th.
We will have a more accurate puppy count by June 5th.
We still have some reservations available for this litter. Visit our website for more details.

Casey's puppies 8 weeks

Well, Casey's puppies are 8 weeks now. The girls had their spays yesterday and are back to their old selves already today! The boys will go in on Tuesday and next weekend they will start going home to meet their new families! :)

We are accepting applications for Trinity's litter due on June 12 and for Daisy's litter due in the fall.

Trinity and Teddy have honeymooned!

Puppies are due on June 12 and will be ready to go to their new homes by 9 weeks of age.

We are now accepting applications for Trinity's waiting list.
We are also accepting applications for Daisy's waiting list; she is due to be bred this summer for a fall litter.

Happy Easter!

    

Happy Easter!  These little cuties got to play outside this weekend :) 

Casey's puppies have been so good at using their litter box, they have a new larger play area now. They love to cuddle up in their crates and get cozy for nap time :) What good puppies!  More pictures soon.

Casey's puppies 4 weeks :) 

We have 1 reservation still available for this litter. Puppies will be ready to go home end of April.

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Puppies got their first meal today!:) Follow the link to see their very cool feeding bowls.

Time for Spring!:)

Here is a great article on getting your four legged friends ready for spring too:)

 

 

 

 

 

Dogster

It's time for some spring cleaning! And yes, that goes for your dogs too.

10 Spring Cleaning Tips for Dog People

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/10-spring-cleanin...

You also have a to-do list for your dogs. Here's what's on it.

Puppies got some new digs!

Time flies when your a little puppy!:) They are growing up so fast now. They have graduated to a new puppy pen with a new sleeping area and a play area. As soon as they get used to the new floor they'll be having a blast.

6 little leprechauns!:)

Pet Therapy, where it began.

Sigmund Feud often kept a dog Chow named Jo-Fi in his office during sessions, believing the dog comforted the patients. Freud's notes on these interactions form the basis of modern pet-assisted therapy.

Casey's puppies are 2weeks old!:) They all have their eyes opened but you can't tell in these pictures because they were all sleepy heads:)

Does your dog growl? What it means

Dogster

A growling dog is not something to be taken lightly.

Four Things You Should Know About Your Dog's Growl

http://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/4-things-you-shou...

Growling is an early warning system. Your job is to figure out what's wrong.

This is a very good article:)

We have some eyes starting to open already! The puppies are 11 days old today and eyes usually open around 2 weeks of age. Ears will open around 3 weeks of age. They are starting to take some walking steps too; they will be mobile and playing in no time!:)

The puppies are growing up so fast!:) We have been doing the Bio-Sensor program; also known as the "Super Dog" program. It is a series of exercises intended for early neurological stimulation. This program was developed by the US military and was implemented on puppies bred for military service. The stimulation exercises help the puppies to be better at problem solving and better at adapting to new situations without stress. The program helps them to be more confident, inteligent, and calm.

In addition to the bio sensor program, we also provide everyday socialization for the puppies. They have been getting cuddles from our whole family and they got their first manicures today:) We should be having some eyes start to open in a few more days!

Casey's puppies are 1 week old already! We have 3 puppy reservations still available for this litter. See our website to apply for 1 of these babies ready to go home in late April/May.
www.omgal.ca

This is one of our pups from our last litter:) He is 5 months old now. Isn't he so sweet!?

Newborn Labradoodle Puppies Now Available! Read Our New Puppy Checklist!

Bringing Home A New Puppy: How to Choose and What Essentials Are Needed

We are so proud to announce the birth of beautiful Labradoodle puppies. Proud mother, Casey is busy taking care of her precious pups. Mom is raising her puppies and we are currently accepting applications. We will interview successful applicants.

Bringing home an irresistible Australian Labradoodle is thrilling and exciting.  The puppies will leave here crate-trained and sleeping through the night, making their transition easier.

Australian Labradoodles are a bit different from the American Labradoodles, and they come in three different sizes. Our puppies can make a perfect pet for everyone.  For more information on what makes a Labradoodle Australian, please visit our main page.

Before filling out your Labradoodle puppy adoption application, here are some basic facts about choosing the right one.

1. As always, look for a registered breeder so that you know they follow strict breeding guidelines.
2. Consider your living environment. Since Australian Labradoodles come in a variety of sizes, they can be suitable for any size home as well as apartments. Ask the breeder what size range the puppies are expected to be at maturity.
3. Ask the breeder about any genetic defects that may be common to the breed and what tests they have run on the parents. For example, these are the tests we run. We run tests over and above the basic required tests which has earned us the gold paw award from our breed club registry.
4. Be sure to tell the breeder what type of companion you are looking for. Not all dogs of the same breed will be born with the same temperament. We breed for therapy and service type temperaments. We also have a temperament-evaluation program, which helps us match each family with the perfect puppy.

If you have found your new best friend and it’s time to bring them home, make sure you’re stocked with these puppy-raising necessities:

• Water bowl
• Food bowl
• A chosen local veterinarian
• A sizable crate
• Dog brush
• Shampoo

We supply you with the following:

• Leash
• Collar (try and have identification tags made as soon as possible)
• Dog food

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Labradoodles as Therapy Dogs

Labradoodles make ideal therapy dogs for aiding those in recovery. Therapy dogs bond with  patients to boost their moods which speeds the healing process. It is easy to see how the canine-human bond can  help patients feel better; psychologically as well as physically. As the practice of using therapy dogs grows, professionals more and more are finding that the Australian Labradoodle excells at this. The characteristics and traits that make these dogs phenomenal companions and pets are the same traits that ideal therapy dogs require. 
 

These puppies are capable of more than simply healing, however. Australian Labradoodles have also shown that they bond well with children that have special needs. These dogs  work well with those suffering from autism, or a physical disability, and many other special needs. The special canine-child is bond is a magical one, which nobody can duplicate. These dogs quickly bond to their owners, showing complete and unconditional love.

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